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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1930
Page
20
In Glouster Milfeld Poston Mine No. 6 a dog leaped into the 189 foot shaft on Monday. It was seen running near the shaft before vanishing. Workers at the bottom heard a thud and found the dog dead. Witnesses disagree if it was suicide or poor judgment.
A vintage advertisement touts Mother's Friend as an external skin massage to ease nervousness and pain in expectant mothers. It claims scientific support, relief from muscular tension, and preparation for the delivery, priced at 1.25 dollars per bottle with a plain-envelope offer for a prenatal book from Bradfeld Regu Co Atlanta.
A New York nurse suffered a stubborn cough despite medical advice. A half bottle of Bronchuline Emulsion stopped the coughing, with claims the remedy also helps after heavy colds or flu. ABK McKee Drug Co and other dealers supply the product.
Canaanville High boys and girls travel to Hollister Friday night to face Hollister High in a gym contest. A delegation of fans is planned to accompany the visitors.
John Toth manager of the A. P. Store in Lancaster married Miss Virginia Breeding an employee there last Thursday. The couple planned secrecy but a Lancaster newspaper with the license reached a friend in WED AT LANCASTER GLOUSTER. They reside with the bride’s stepfather and mother Mr. and Mrs. John Wallace.
Scotty of Death Valley fame travels on California Limited after a stock crash left him claiming a four million dollar project sunk two million already invested. He estimated total losses at six million and plans to resume a Paris trip to seek new ventures once he recoups his fortune.
Washington February 6 The total quantity of bituminous coal mined in the United States during the week ended February 1 was about 11 760 000 net tons according to the National Coal Association weekly estimate The Bureau of Mines reported 10 667 609 net tons for the week ended January 18 and 11 686 000 net tons for the week ended January 25
Amos Pickard a former Glouster resident died early Wednesday at the home of his son in Columbus. The body returned to Glouster for funeral services Friday at 3 PM at the McAllister residence with burial in Glouster Cemetery. He was born in Yorkshire England and lived in Glouster nearly 40 years before moving to Columbus four years ago. He will be buried beside his wife who died 18 years ago. he leaves three daughters Mrs Frank Bergunzi Mrs Irene Phillips Columbus and Mrs Thomas McAllister Glouster.
GLOUSTER February 6. The Christian Workers will meet at the Church of Christ Friday night with Mrs Herb Armstrongs committee entertaining. A program will be given and refreshments will be served. The public is invited.
A new meat market opens in the Dennison Building on High Street this Saturday morning. C. M. Heaton will manage the business, previously owner of the Cash and Carry Market at the same location.
Washington February 6 William Howard Taft former Chief Justice remains seriously ill but showing signs of improvement since returning to Washington from Asheville He was able to sit up for a visit from President Hoover and his wife and enjoyed a meal with evident delight based on reports from the day prior and today
Glouster Feb 6. Income tax blanks are available at the Glouster post office after a supply from the Internal Revenue Department arrived through Postmaster H J Hambel. Those with gross income of 258000 or more are expected to file even if net income is below the tax threshold.
The body of Patrick Dyer Jr died suddenly Tuesday in a Charleston hospital West Virginia was brought to Glouster Wednesday night Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p m at the Dyer home and burial will follow in Maplewood cemetery
GLOUSTER February 6 The Past Chiefs' Club of White Rose Temple will gather at the residence of Mrs. William Filis on Republic Avenue Friday evening for a planned session and social interval.
Mr and Mrs Andrew left their city by motor on Wednesday. Mrs Andrew will visit relatives in Pike County while Mr Andrew plans a several week tour of Southern Ohio.
Max Price a 62 year old New Haven real estate operator was freed near Bridgeport after nine days in captivity. He was too dazed to speak clearly and was helped into his Kensington Avenue home where family members barely recognized him. He bears a nine day beard growth and an eye swollen from a blow.
New Lexington, February 6. Superintendents of schools in session here voted to ask Perry County boards of education not to employ new teachers who lack at least two years of normal training.
Dayton Kentucky February 6 The Ray Julius Arnold Velasco rector of St John s Episcopal Church says a man s love and marriage are his private affair and should not be controlled by the church He claims he can be a good minister with a Catholic wife despite being suspended after marrying a Catholic girl.
George V. Sheridan of Columbus will be the principal speaker at the Athens Retail Merchants Association annual meeting to be held at 6 o’clock Friday night at Hotel Berry. Judge S. M. Johnson announced today. Officers to be elected after banquet and talks include President Harvey Householder, Vice President W. B. Drake, Treasurer Roy Hawk, and Secretary Judge S. M. Johnson.
Phillip Meagher, 35, was critically wounded after a gunman fired into his back on the University of Chicago campus. The assailant fled in a small sedan through the Midway, as Chicago contends with rising campus violence.
Raymond J. Taylor of Parkersburg West Virginia pleaded guilty in federal court at Columbus to a liquor manufacturing charge. Judge Hough sentenced him to one hour in custody after foreclosure of the bond was set aside. He was shot during a 1927 raid on the Athens Washington County line by mixed prohibition officers.
Herbert Joseph of Buckingham was bound over to the Perry County court following a preliminary proceeding in New Lexington on February 6. The sparse court record notes the binding over without specifying charges.
A man once 60 pounds overweight starts a daily half teaspoon Kruschen routine in hot water and after a week can walk to work. In 22 days he loses 11 pounds of fat and gains energy and enthusiasm, inspiring his wife and friends. Kruschen Salts claim to flush waste and keep liver kidneys and stomach in top condition.
Grand jury charges Joseph with stabbing his brother Frank with intent to wound. Authorities say he threw a knife during a dispute, causing a severe arm wound.
Dr. D. Caldwell, after medical school in 1875, noted many older patients suffered from constipation due to harsh laxatives. He argued such remedies often harmed health and developed a famous prescription used for biliousness, headaches, fatigue, and digestive issues.
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